July 2021
‘One man killed another on my day off’: a writer’s life inside jail
Watching acclaimed UK prison drama ‘Time’ brings back vivid memories of running writers’ workshops in a high security men’s prison.
- Jane Corry
April 2021
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison
For years, the New York financier convinced his clients they were earning billions in investments. Instead, he stole $16.8 billion to fund his own lavish lifestyle.
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- Diana Henriques
March 2021
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- The Sure Thing
Insider trader feared he killed an inmate in prison brawl
Christopher Hill saw constant violence during his time in prison and on one occasion was forced to fight back.
- Angus Grigg
September 2020
Long road ahead for Australian journalist held in China
The detention of Cheng Lei has led to speculation she may be caught up in a wider probe by Chinese authorities.
- Angus Grigg
June 2020
In Australia, black lives do matter
The life of David Dungay, whose last words in Sydney's Long Bay jail were "I can't breathe", encapsulates the tragedy of the black Australian experience.
- Aaron Patrick
April 2020
Prison tips on keeping fit in lockdown
From jump squats to the creative use of tuna cans ex-prisoner Joe Kwon takes us through the best exercises for confined spaces.
- Joe Kwon
March 2020
Decmil plays blame game with NZ Corrections
The Perth-based engineering group is confident of recovering money owed from a scrapped New Zealand prison contract, but the Kiwis say Decmil did not manage the project well.
- Jenny Wiggins
Decmil in financial crunch
The Perth-based engineering group has delayed reporting its interim results until early April as it reviews the financial impact of losing a prison contract.
- Jenny Wiggins
February 2020
The team prepping Weinstein for prison
For thousands of dollars, a new breed of consultant helps the convicted rich prepare for life inside.
- Luke Mintz
November 2019
Ageing Baby Boomers to drive next wave of privatisations
The CEO of UK outsourcing giant Serco, which makes 30 per cent of revenues from Australia, says stretched government coffers are facing more pressure.
- Simon Evans
April 2019
Saudi Arabia beheads 37 people in one day, including minors
It was the biggest mass execution in the key US ally since 2016, including three minors who said they confessed to prosecutors' charges under torture
